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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Trichomycterus Ruitoquensis

Trichomycterus ruitoquensis Ardila Rodríguez, 2007
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Trichomycterus Ruitoquensis is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Trichomycterus ruitoquensis
Authority
Ardila Rodríguez, 2007
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trichomycterus Ruitoquensis is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trichomycterus Ruitoquensis is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Trichomycterus Ruitoquensis is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Trichomycterus Ruitoquensis is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Colombia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00912 × L2.97 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2014

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ardila Rodríguez, 2007

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